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Patent DE-69635686-T2 (DE)
Inventor: WEILANDT ANDERS
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 1996-01-15
Granted: 2006-09-07
Abstract: A biopsy apparatus comprising a biopsy instrument (20) and means (10) for holding and controlling the biopsy instrument during tissue extraction. The biopsy instrument includes a tube (3) having a finger-like projection at one end and a cannula (4) slidably disposed in the tube. After insertion of the biopsy instrument into a tissue, the tube is displaced on the cannula so that the projection passes through an aperture in the cannula to sever the tissue sample in the cannula bore from the tissue. The projection retains the severed sample in the cannula bore during withdrawal of the biopsy instrument from the tissue. A holding and control assembly (10) having a first and second spring is provided for moving the tube and cannula in a forward direction to penetrate the tissue and then substantially consecutively moving the tube in the forward direction to sever and retain the sample in the cannula bore.
Patent DE-69700890-T2 (DE)
Inventor: HILGARTH KURT
IPC: A63C17/16
Filed: 1997-03-20
Granted: 2000-05-11
Abstract: Shock absorber device for roller skates, particularly but not exclusively of the type with aligned wheels, the skates including the body of the shoe (11) wherein the foot and part of the user's leg fit, the shoe (11) being connected to a support (12) on which are mounted the elements (13) which run on the ground, the connection between the shoe (11) and the support (12) being of the articulated type (14), the device comprising an elastic foil element (21,121,221,321) shaped with at least an inverted angle and associated, at least at the ends, respectively with the shoe (11) and the support (12) at a point at a distance from the articulated connection (14). <IMAGE>
Patent DE-69706861-T2 (DE)
Inventor: HOVSTOE KENNETH
IPC: B65G15/08
Filed: 1997-05-28
Granted: 2002-06-13
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/NO97/00135 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 28, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 28, 1998 PCT Filed May 28, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/45345 PCT Pub. Date Dec. 4, 1997A belt steering assembly for centering of conveyor belts (5) comprises a mechanism with steering rollers (1) and guide rollers (9). In the event of a lateral misalignment of the belt (5), the belt's movement will be transferred from the guide rollers (9) to the steering rollers (1), with the result that the steering rollers return the belt to a neutral position. Preferred ratios are described between different lengths of a lever arm (6) for transfer of the movement. A method for loading of a conveyor belt comprises moving the conveyor belt (5) laterally before loading to a position where the centre of gravity of the loaded material (15) falls on the conveyor belt's central portion (12), and after loading steering the conveyor belt laterally to its neutral position.
Patent DE-69708606-T2 (DE)
Inventor: SHAW C
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 1997-02-21
Granted: 2002-08-01
Abstract: A system and corresponding method for enhancing hygiene in a food handling environment include an indicator to be worn by a worker in the food handling area, an activating device located outside of the food handling area, a hand cleaning station located proximate or within the food handling area (remote from the restroom), and a deactivating device operatively associated with the hand cleaning station. Upon leaving the food handling area, the indicator worn by the worker is activated when the worker enters a predetermined area proximate the activating device. Thereafter, the indicator is deactivated by the deactivating device only when it is determined that the worker has utilized the hand cleaning station proximate the food handling area. In such a manner, the prior art problem of worker contamination occurring between, for example, the restroom and food handling area is substantially eliminated. According to alternative embodiments, the system and method may be used in hospital environments so as to prevent germs from spreading from one patient to another by way of medical personnel.
Patent DE-69717854-T2 (DE)
Inventor: FOWLER JOHN
IPC: A61K8/92
Filed: 1997-10-27
Granted: 2003-10-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially dry, disposable, personal cleansing product useful for both cleansing and conditioning the skin or hair. These products are used by the consumer by wetting the dry product with water. The product comprises a water insoluble containing a plurality of apertures and a lathering surfactant. The invention also encompasses methods for cleansing and conditioning the skin or hair using these products and to methods for manufacturing these products.
Patent DE-69720218-T2 (DE)
Inventor: BRANEMARK PER-INGVAR
IPC: A61C8/00
Filed: 1997-06-12
Granted: 2004-02-05
Abstract: The invention is related to an arrangement used to attach a prosthesis to one or more fixtures (1) anchored in a person's bone tissue. Such a fixture (1) has a fastening part (8) for the prosthesis and said fastening part has a supporting surface the prosthesis and a said fastening part has a supporting surface (9) that engages a bearing surface (13) on the prosthesis. In accordance with the first aspect of the invention such a fixture (1) on its supporting surface (9) is provided with a deformation device (18). This is plastically deformable in a direction perpendicular to supporting surface (9) to compensate for any misalignment between supporting surface (9) and bearing surface (13). In accordance with a second aspect of the invention, the deformation device is, instead, arranged on the prosthesis supporting surface (13) in a corresponding way. The invention also incorporates a prosthesis anchoring system that includes a fixture having a deformation device.
Patent DE-69725980-T2 (DE)
Inventor: JURICA J
IPC: B62D25/20
Filed: 1997-05-23
Granted: 2004-05-13
Abstract: An improved vehicle bed assembly with a floor pan having strengthening ribs extending longitudinally throughout the entire length of the floor pan so as to terminate at front and rear edges thereof. The rear edge of the floor pan has a downwardly extending rear flange to reinforce the rear edge. A rear cross rail supports the floor pan along the rear edge thereof directly adjacent the rear flange. The rear cross rail has rib projections which from below nest into and are fixedly secured to the ribs of the floor pan. The rear cross rail reinforces the rear part of the floor pan by increasing the thickness of metal at the rear part, i.e. the thickness at the rear part equals the combined thicknesses of the floor pan and rear cross rail, which increase thickness exists at the corner-like rear edge of the bed.
Patent DE-69726756-T2 (DE)
Inventor: THORAVAL VALERIE
IPC: C13B20/16
Filed: 1997-10-17
Granted: 2004-10-14
Abstract: The invention concerns an inorganic nanofiltration membrane with a detachment threshold between 100 and 2000 daltons and comprising: a multi-channel ceramic monolith support consisting of a mixture of Al2O3 and TiO2, a microfiltration membrane separating layer, an ultrafiltration membrane separating layer, preferably consisting of ZrO2, a nanofiltration membrane separating layer, preferably consisting of ZrO2, and obtained by a sol-gel type method. This inorganic nanofiltration membrane is designed for use in the sugar industry, more particularly for treating saline effluents derived from the regeneration of ion exchanging resins used if the refining of cane sugar.
Patent DE-69728732-T2 (DE)
Inventor: TARKIAINEN JANNE
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 1997-02-28
Granted: 2005-04-28
Abstract: A method for allocating emergency speech items in a mobile communication system comprising a network infrastructure (BS), a first subscriber station (MS1) connected to it, and at least one other subscriber station (MS2, MS3), the method comprising maintaining a group call consisting of speech items between the first subscriber station (MS1) and at least one other subscriber station (MS2), transmitting an emergency speech item demand (101) from the first subscriber station (MS1), which is in an emergency, to the network infrastructure (BS), and transmitting an emergency speech item grant message (102) from the network infrastructure to the first subscriber station. The method further comprises transmitting, to the at least one other subscriber station (MS2, MS3), emergency speech item information (103) containing the identifier of the first subscriber station (MS1) and indicating that an emergency speech item has been allocated (102) to the first subscriber station. In response to the emergency speech item information (103), the user of the at least one other subscriber station (MS2, MS3) is informed that an emergency speech item has been allocated (102) to the first subscriber station.
Patent DE-69731108-T2 (DE)
Inventor: FARHADIROUSHAN MAHMOUD
IPC: G01K11/12
Filed: 1997-12-16
Granted: 2005-09-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the temperature and strain within a structure consists in having optical fibres incorporated in the structure, passing pulses of light down the fibre and detecting the backscattered light.
Patent DE-69736355-T2 (DE)
Inventor: SOFIA DUANE
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 1997-11-19
Granted: 2007-07-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing 3-iodo-1,2-propanediol which are effective in increasing the output of thin respiratory tract fluid and liquefying tenacious mucus in the bronchial tree.
Patent DE-69800659-T2 (DE)
Inventor: BISCHOFF RAINER
IPC: A61K9/08
Filed: 1998-07-01
Granted: 2001-10-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which is intended for transferring at least one therapeutically active substance into the interior of a target cell, characterized in that it comprises a mixture of at least one therapeutically active substance and at least one polar compound which is selected from a specific group of aprotic polar compounds. The therapeutically active substance is preferably a polynucleotide, and the polar compound is DPSO, which improves the ability of the polynucleotide to be transfected into the interior of the cells. The compositions according to the invention can be used as a diagnostic therapeutic, prophylactic or vaccinal medicament for treating the human or animal body by means of gene therapy. <IMAGE>
Patent DE-69803857-T2 (DE)
Inventor: TRANI GIORGIO
IPC: B31B50/00
Filed: 1998-04-15
Granted: 2002-08-22
Abstract: A method for obtaining dimensionally structurally stable objects, in particular disposable containers, from a flexible film rewindable on a reel, comprising the steps of preparing a flexible film rewindable on a reel, which, at least in those regions which in the obtained object are required to be substantially rigid, is associated with a structurally transformable substance inert with respect to the film and at least one passive activator therefore, forming an object from the film prepared in this manner, and during any one stage in a formation of the object, administering an energy compatible with the activator to start a structural transformation reaction of the substance and convert the regions from flexible to substantially rigid.
Patent DE-69804788-T2 (DE)
Inventor: BEHI MOHAMMAD
IPC: C04B35/111
Filed: 1998-05-27
Granted: 2002-11-21
Abstract: Aluminum oxide is blended with lesser amounts of additional metal oxides, a liquid carrier, a binder, and processing additives to form a material useful for molding complex parts at relatively low pressure in a conventional injection molding machine.
Patent DE-69807737-T2 (DE)
Inventor: BRAUNER MANFRED
IPC: B29C45/17
Filed: 1998-11-04
Granted: 2003-08-14
Abstract: Flat or semi-flat element ( 1 ) including a partly or completely circumambient frame ( 2 ), which element ( 1 ) is manufactured through molding of a polymeric material. The element ( 1 ) includes a carrying structure, constituted by the frame ( 2 ), and an intermediate wall section ( 3 ). The wall section ( 3 ) is connected to the frame ( 2 ) via a resilient section ( 4 ), the resilient section ( 4 ) being a part of the wall section ( 3 ). The differences in the temperature related shrinkage between the frame ( 2 ) and the wall section ( 3 ) is absorbed by the resilient section ( 4 ), whereby warping of the element ( 1 ) is avoided.
Patent DE-69812663-T2 (DE)
Inventor: PONSFORD THOMAS E
IPC: C07C4/22
Filed: 1998-09-10
Granted: 2003-09-18
Abstract: A method of reclaiming styrene from polystyrene-containing materials wherein a solution of polystyrene from such materials in a solvent is heated in distillation equipment to depolymerize the polystyrene and produce a styrene fraction and a heavier fraction, the styrene fraction being separated from the heavier fraction. Prior to heating, an inert gas is used to purge the distillation equipment of oxygen. The method preferably is carried out at the lowest temperature which will achieve the desired rate of depolymerization.
Patent DE-69818277-T2 (DE)
Inventor: WAGNER J
IPC: A61B17/56
Filed: 1998-07-07
Granted: 2004-07-15
Abstract: A surgical cable system and method for securing surgical cable around a portion of a human element (e.g., bone) is described. The surgical cable system may include a connector and a tensioner. The connector may be adapted to hold a pin, positionable within the connector, such that the pin may secure the cable within the connector. The pin may be repositioned, after securing the cable, to allow the cable to move freely through the connector. The cable may be oriented within the connector such that the ends of the cable are perpendicular or parallel with respect to each other. The tensioner is preferably adapted to vary the tension of the cable. The cable may be passed through the connector, around a portion of a human bone, and back through the connector. The cable may be tensioned by use of the tensioner and secured into position within the connector. The connector may include a locking portion for engaging a protrusion formed on the pin. The engagement of the protrusion with the locking portion preferably inhibits rotation of the pin.
Patent DE-69819726-T2 (DE)
Inventor: SCANLAN S
IPC: C07C59/90
Filed: 1998-06-08
Granted: 2004-09-30
Abstract: Selective thyroid hormone agonists are disclosed that are highly selective for the TR beta  subtype with high binding affinity. Methods of using such agonists and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are also disclosed, as are novel procedures for their preparation.
Patent DE-69824024-T2 (DE)
Inventor: NOVAK PETER
IPC: F02D45/00
Filed: 1998-09-16
Granted: 2005-05-12
Abstract: Methods for determining the temperature of at least one component associated with an internal combustion engine in a vehicle are disclosed comprising detecting the value of a predetermined variable associated with an operating condition of the engine, the variable including the rotational speed and load of the engine, and deriving the temperature of the component based upon the value of the predetermined variable derived from the inherent thermal inertia associated with that component. Apparatus for determining the temperature of the component is also disclosed.
Patent DE-69834199-T2 (DE)
Inventor: HUISMAN W
IPC: C12N9/02
Filed: 1998-09-18
Granted: 2006-12-14
Abstract: The gene encoding a 4-hydroxybutyryl-Co A transferase has been isolated from bacteria and integrated into the genome of bacteria also expressing a polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase, to yield an improved production process for 4HB-containing polyhydroxyalkanoates using transgenic organisms, including both bacteria and plants. The new pathways provide means for producing 4HB containing PHAs from cheap carbon sources such as sugars and fatty acids, in high yields, which are stable. Useful strains are obtaining by screening strains having integrated into their genomes a gene encoding a 4HB-CoA transferase and/or PHA synthase, for polymer production. Processes for polymer production use recombinant systems that can utilize cheap substrates. Systems are provided which can utilize amino acid degradation pathways, α-ketoglutarate, or succinate as substrate.
Patent DE-69902104-T2 (DE)
Inventor: ONG HORNG
IPC: A23L21/10
Filed: 1999-09-17
Granted: 2003-01-16
Abstract: A hydrocolloid confectionery product that includes, as a gelling agent, comprising iota-carrageenan or a mixture of carrageenans containing more than 50% iota-carrageenan in an amount sufficient to provide characteristics and properties of the product that are essentially the same as in hydrocolloid confectionery products that include gelatin as a gelling agent. Also, a process for making the hydrocolloid confectionery.
Patent DE-69905876-T2 (DE)
Inventor: CURRAN ROBERT EDWARD
IPC: B68B1/02
Filed: 1999-06-02
Granted: 2004-01-08
Abstract: A halter (120) for controlling an animal, such as a dog, is provided having an anchor portion (146) secured across the front of the dog's head terminating at a pair of anchor points on the opposite sides of the animals neck and nape portion (128) extending across the back of the animal's neck slidably received within the anchor portion (146). The anchor portion (146) is typically placed over the snout of the dog in order to keep the halter away from sensitive tissues of the throat. When a leash connected to the nape portion is pulled, the segment (156) of the nape portion between the anchors (132, 138) pushes against the nape of the animal's neck thus stimulating a "righting" reflex and causing the animal to stop. Further control over the animal is gained by downward pressure applied to the top of the snout, stimulating a submissive behavioural response in the animal.
Patent DE-69908253-T2 (DE)
Inventor: KIRCHHOFFER JOHANN
IPC: F16H61/02
Filed: 1999-07-26
Granted: 2004-04-01
Abstract: A multiple ratio automatic transmission control system for an automotive vehicle comprising a multiple ratio gear set and a simple planetary gear set arranged in series. The control system has multiple control modes including an automatic control mode in which upshifts and downshifts between adjacent ratios are achieved by engaging and releasing friction clutches and brakes in the simple planetary gear set and in the multiple ratio gear set and wherein a manual shift control mode includes a select-shift control. Engine braking is available in each gear for both operating modes. In the select-shift manual control mode, a particular gear can be chosen by the operator for continuous single ratio operation. The control system includes variable force solenoids that are multiplexed in combination with pressure modulator valves for achieving each operating mode. <IMAGE>
Patent DE-69909293-T2 (DE)
Inventor: CHERKAOUI MOHAMMED
IPC: C09K19/30
Filed: 1999-08-09
Granted: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A compound of formula (I): wherein MG<1 >and MG<3 >each independently represent an optionally-substituted aliphatic group with 1 to 80 C-atoms, in which one or more C-atoms may be replaced by a heteroatom, in such a way that oxygen atoms are not linked to one another; or an optionally-substituted aromatic or non-aromatic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring system, with 1 to 80 C-atoms; and MG<2 >represents a group comprising at least two and up to four optionally-substituted aromatic or non-aromatic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring systems, with 1 to 80 C-atoms, wherein, when MG<2 >represents a group comprising four optionally-substituted ring systems, at least three of the ring systems are aligned in between B<1 >and B<2>. The groups MG<1>, MG<2 >and MG<3 >in these new "staircase molecules" may be selected so that each one has one or more of the properties which are required in an LCP material prepared by polymerizing the compound.
Patent DE-69914755-T2 (DE)
Inventor: POTTIER BENOIT
IPC: F16C13/02
Filed: 1999-10-07
Granted: 2004-07-29
Abstract: A quick release mechanism for a roller (6) wherein the roller (6) is mounted in a frame and rotationally driven (for example, a roller (6) carrying a roll of stretch wrapping film in a stretch wrapping head). The quick release mechanism includes a pair of stub axles (21,43) which support either end of the roller (6) in the frame. One of the stub axles (21) is fixed within the frame and driven by a motor. The connection between this driven stub axle (21) and the roller (6) ensures that no relative rotational movement occurs. The other stub axle (43) is "lockable" in a hole in the frame but is removable therefrom. The connection between the removable stub axle (43) and the roller (6) allows free relative rotational movement. Withdrawal of the removable stub axle (43) from the frame allows the roller (6) to be disconnected from its connection with the driven stub axle (21) and removed from the frame. Refitting of the roller (6) is simply a reversal of this process. <IMAGE>   <IMAGE>
Patent DE-69915014-T2 (DE)
Inventor: COURTRAY FRANCK
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1999-12-14
Granted: 2004-12-30
Abstract: The invention concerns a device (1) for carrying out tests on absorbent substrates, in particular by pressing at least one of the opposite surfaces (2A, 2B) of said substrate (2) against a receiving surface (3A, 7). Said device is characterised in that it comprises means (4) whereof the function is to press closely the surface (2) against a receiving surface (3A, 7), that is means capable of elastically deforming said substrate (2) so that it is closely pressed against said receiving surface (3A, 7).
Patent DE-69924007-T2 (DE)
Inventor: JANSEN U
IPC: C12Q1/6897
Filed: 1999-12-20
Granted: 2006-04-06
Abstract: Pseudovirions, comprised of a papilloma virus-like particle (VLP) joined to a reporter gene construct are described. The pseudovirions can be used in assays to detect the presence of anti-VLP neutralizing antibodies. Also described are processes for making the pseudovirions.
Patent DE-69925534-T2 (DE)
Inventor: BORGHI AZIO
IPC: E02B11/00
Filed: 1999-04-12
Granted: 2006-05-11
Abstract: The module (10) comprises: a mass (11) of loose, relatively small and light solid objects, such as to define a body with drainage properties comparable to or better than gravel, a fibre layer (15) covering the mass of objects and possessing filtering properties such as to enable water to pass but to retain earth particles, and a metal mesh cage (21) able to retain the mass of loose objects together and to give the module a constant determined geometrical shape. <IMAGE>
Patent DE-69927521-T2 (DE)
Inventor: LILJA HARRI
IPC: H04W36/06
Filed: 1999-12-02
Granted: 2006-07-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a radio system and a method of timing an interfrequency handover in a WCDMA cellular radio system where data transmission between a terminal equipment and a base station employs several adjacent alternative frequency bands, and which comprises several different base stations the coverage areas of which overlap at least partly, the base stations utilizing frequency band groups that differ from one another and that are situated next to one another in the frequency range, in which system a terminal equipment communicates with a first base station on a first frequency band and measures the strength of a first signal it has received from the base station, and wherein the terminal equipment measures the strength of a second signal transmitted by a second base station on a second, adjacent frequency band. In order to perform a handover at a correct moment, the terminal equipment compares the measurement results of the first and the second signal, and if the second signal exceeds the first signal by a given threshold value, the terminal equipment signals a handover request to the first base station.
Patent DE-69929612-T2 (DE)
Inventor: JOHNSTON DENIS
IPC: A61K39/245
Filed: 1999-03-05
Granted: 2006-11-02
Abstract: Herpesvirus preparations, e.g. cultured HSV type 2, e.g. genetically disabled virus for vaccine use, can be purified, e.g. for subsequent pharmaceutical formulation, with solid phase affinity reagents containing sulfate- or sulfonate-comprising binding groups, e.g. sulfated polysacharide groups, e.g. heparin or dextran sulfate, and eluting e.g. with salt solutions. The process can be combined with other culture and harvesting steps.